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1960-12-20 Regular CC Minutes29 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA HELD TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER. - - 7 1960 The meeting convened at 7:30 o'clock p.m. with President McCall presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Freeman and was followed by an inspiring Invocation delivered by The Reverend Mr. Frank P. Randall, Minister of First Congregational Church. ROLL CALL: The roll was called and Councilmen Collischonn, Freeman, Petersen, Schacht and President McCall, (5), were noted present. Absent: None. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the regular meeting held December 6, 1960, were approved as transcribed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: From Regional Water Pollution, Controi Board, signed by Mr. John B. Harrison, Executive Officer, soliciting support of local Governing Bodies in reducing the problem of floating debris. Councilman Collischonn moved the communication be acknowledged and the matter be referred to the City Manager for discussion with the several departments concerned. The motion was seconded by Counoilman Schacht and unanimously carried. 3V From South Shore Land Co., signed by Mr. Charles T. Travers, Vice President, requesting a one-year extension of time in which to complete the street improvements in Tract No. 1936 (Unit 111 - Park Street to Broadway). The current extension of time expires December 22, 1960, 4V From South Shore Land Co., signed by Mr. Travers, also requesting a one-year extension. of time in which to complete the installation of improvements in Tract No. 1.898 (Unit West of Grand Street). The current extension of time expires January 3, 1961. Following a discussion of the situation for clarification, Councilman Freeman moved ninety-day extensions of time be granted to South Shore Land Co. covering both of these subdivisions from the respective expiration dates of the current extensions and during the interim a study and report is to be made on the difference in the tax revenue between the assessment of raw land and the indivi- dual lots with public improvements installed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 5. From Jacobson & Kerr, signed by Mr. J. F. Kerr, with regard to the extensions of time granted for completion of the fill area west of Grand Street and stating that further delay would not be in the best interest of the City. (Tract No. 1893 - Grand Street to Westline Drive). The City Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. Kerr of the action taken by the Council concerning this subdivision. At this point, Councilman Schacht suggested the expiration date for the extensions of time covering both of these tracts be April 3, 1961. Mr. Travers personally stated this was satisfactory. There . being no objections, it was so ordered. From Alameda County Planning Commission, signed by Mr. Robert L. Williams, Planning Director, submitting a report on the responses received from the several cities concerning the freeway and expressway system in the proposed "Alameda County Highway Master Plan". The matter was referred to the City Planning Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 7. Mr, G. N. Pope, 1820 Bay Street, submitted several questions with regard to the proposed State Beach-Park development in the Washington Park Fill Area. There was some general discussion of the subject and Mr. Annibale offered to explain. the situation in more detail to Mr. Pope any time he would wish to call at his office. 8. Mr. Frank Gottstein, 731 Haight Avenue, stated he felt Lincoln Avenue should be a through street traveling west and requested that some consideration be given to changing the one-way status of the block immediately east of Park Street, President McCall remarked that this area would probably be reviewed by the Traffic Engineers in their study. 9, Mrs. Inez Kapellas, 1610 Encinal Avenue, referred to her interest in having an "elected" Board of Education and inquired about the procedure to get a measure on the ballot for a vote of the people to ascertain if they would also like such a setup - rather than the "appointed" Board as now provided in the City Charter, Mr. Annibale explained said procedure and assured Mrs. Kapellas he would be happy to advise her in detail at her convenience. 10. Mr. Charles A. Tillman, 2415 Roosevelt Drive, protested against the condition of the fill area at the rear of his property and felt the section east of Park Street should be leveled off and pro- perly maintained. The City Manager was asked to contact the South Shore Land Co. about this complaint and request that it improve this vicinity. 299 REPORTS OF OFFICERS :BOARDS , • . • ETCETERA: 11. From City Mannger, recommending a revocable permit be issued to Pacific Marina Corporation to install directional signs for its harbor and restaurant facilities at the locations specified. Councilman Schacht moved the revocable permit be granted to said Corporation for the installation of these signs as requested. The motion . was seconded by Councilman Freeman and an roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. . yr 12. From City Planning Board, recommending denial of petition from Mr. Alfredo Soria, et al, for the rezoning of their property situated in the block bounded by Buena Vista. Avenue, Paru Street, Pacific Avenue and Stanton. Street, from the "R-2",••• Two-Fomily Residence, to the "R-5", General Apartment, District. The Nearing on this matter was set for the next meeting of the Council, which will be held January 3, 1961. 13. From City Planning Board, recommending denial of petition. from Mr. Joseph Bruzzone, et al, for the reclassification of their property known. as 763 Buena Vista Avenue, from the "R-2", Two-Family Residence, to the "R-4", Neighborhood Apartment, District. A letter. was presented from the "Bruzzone Family" requesting the withdrawal of their petition. from any further consideration. Upon advice of the City Attorney, the matter was then ordered filed. 14. From City Manager, recommending Contract be awarded to J. F. Wise Construction Co., low bidder, for the project of Installing a Storm Sewer in St. Charles Street, between Buena Vista Avenue and Eagle Avenue, at the total cost of $11,054. Councilman Collischonn moved. the recommendation. be adopted; that contract be awarded to the desig- nated Company for the specified project at the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes; Five. Noes: None. Absent; None. 15. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded 00 Gallagher & Burk, Inc„ who submitted the best bid, for the project of Improving Mound Street between Otis Drive and Waterton Street, at the total cost of $2,691.30. At this•point, Messrs. J. W. Marberry, 2840 Otis Drive, and Robert Stone, 2900 Otis Drive, questioned the difference. in the amount of the bid for this street improvement - and the estimate submitted previously by the City Engineer, which had been somendiat lower. Mr. Hanna explained the procedure involved in making such street improvements and it was pointed out the total cost in this instance will be prorated between Messrs. Marberry, Stone, Frank R. Killinger, 932 Mound Street, and the City of Alameda. It was emphasized that this was the hest of six bids on the project. Councilman Collischonn moved the recommendation be approved; that the contract be awarded to said firm for the specified project, at the cost quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freeman and carried on. the .following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. From City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Bean & Cavanaugh, low bidder, for furnish- ing four "compact" automobiles to the Street Department and Building Inspections Division, at the cost. of $5,844.40. Councilman, Freeman moved the recommendation be followed; that the contract be awarded to said firm for furnishing these cars at the total price submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCFS• 17. Councilman-Collischonn introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid. over under provision. of law and the Charter: "Ordinance No. New Series An Ordinance Amending the. Alameda. Municipal Code by Amending Sections 11-1325, 11-1326 and 11-1327 of Article 3, Chapter 1, Title XI Thereof. (Zoning Ordinance)." NEW BUSINESS: 18. Councilman Petersen referred to the City Charter and expressed. the opinion. that many people believo . it is due for complete revision and he felt the question should be submitted to the citizens of Alameda at the coming Municipal Election. as to the. Charter being amended or the election of fifteen Freeholders being included. on the County ballot at the next General Election (1962) or a special election being • held. for the purpose of adopting a new Chorter. He stated the decision should be made by the. people. Mr. Annibale mentioned the methods of procedure available to the. Council to effect. its desires with regard to a Charter revision. or adoption. of 3 new one. He stated he wou ld certainly like to have the opportunity to research the precise method to be pursued. and to inform the Council thereof. Following a general discussion, it was agreeable that Mr. Annibale would investigate the legal steps involved and send 71 memorandum to the CouncilaTen as soon 00 possible for their hiformation on the subject. 300 19. Councilman Collischonn referred to a letter from the City Manager to Mr. Owen Cant, Chairman of the Building Committee of Alameda Lodge No. 1015, B.P.O.E., concerning the proposed purchase from the City of certain lands in the Doolittle-Maitland Drive area. He suggested that if and when, the Lodge decides to sell its existing property, the City be advised well in advance of any such contem- plated action, in order that the City can give consideration to its acquisition, for municipal pur- poses. Mr. Weller wns instructed to convey this thinking to the Lodge. RESOLUTIONS: 20. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Schacht, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6164 Adopting Specifications for Operating Refreshment Concession in Washington Park, Lincoln Park, Krui Park, McKinley Park, Godfrey Park, and on South Shore Beach, for the Period Commencing January 1, 1961, and Ending December 31, 1961, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Freeman and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Freeman, who moved its adoption: "Resolution No. 6165 Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans for Installation. of a Storm Drainage System in Oak Street from Blanding Avenue to the Estuary, Calling for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise, Same." The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. The President thereupon declared the foregoing resolutions duly adopted and passed. ORDLNANCES FOR PASSAn 29. "Ordinance No, 1356, New Series An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 of Title, XL of the Alameda Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) Relating to ML, M-1, M-2, C-3 Districts and e Now District Designation to be Known as a C-M District." Councilman. Collischonn moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schacht and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 93/ "Ordinance No. 1357, New Series An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Alameda Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the Council of the City of Alameda and the Board of Administration of the California State Employees' Retirement System." Councilman Petersen moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Council- man Coll.ischonn and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: None. 24. "Ordinance No. 1353, New Series An Ordinance Amending Sections 5-172 and 5-173 of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating to Use of Streets for Sale of Goods from 'Rolling Stores'." Councilman Schacht moved the ordinance be adopted as submitted. The motion was seconded by Council- non Freeman and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Five. Noes: None. Absent: one — 5 4 At this point, Councilman Freeman referred to a memorandum from the City Manager concerning the State development of the beach-park in the Washington Park Fill Area and felt the Council should dis- cuss whether Mr. Annibale should prepare an ordinance for the next meeting relative to this matter. Mr. Annibale stated his preparation of an ordinance would depend upon his having the exact legal description of the area involved, and other pertinent information. By referenee Lo a large detailed sketch of the layout of the development, Mr. Weller explained the conditions prevailing and the negotiations to date with the State and Utah Construction Company. Following considerable. discussion of certain phases of the proposed development, it was agreed that Mr. Annibale would proceed to prepare the necessary ordinance. 301 26. President McCall spoke of the recent sale of a portion of the Maritime Training Station property and thought it would be in order for the. Clerk to send. letters of thanks to Senators Kuchel and Engle and Congressman Fountain for their assistance. in the sale of this land. FILING: Specifications and Provisions No. MS. 12-60-13 - Operating Refreshment Concession in Parks and on South. Shore Beach for period commencing January J, 1961, and anding December 31, 1961. 23. Specifictions, Special Provisions and Plans No. PW 12-60-27 - Storm Drainage System in Oak Street from Blanding Avenue to the Estuary. BILLS: 23. An itemized List of Claims against the City of Alamedu and the Departments thereof, in the total amount of $36,259.82, was presented to the Council at this meeting. The -List was accompanied by certification from the Ci ty Manager that the Claims shown were correct. Councilman Schacht moved . the bills as iteudzed in the List of Claims filed with the CitY Clerk on December 20, 1960, and presented to the. Council at this meeting, be allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman\Collischonn and carried an the following roll call vote. Ayes= Five. "Noes: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT: 30. There being no further business to come before the geeting, the Council adjourned - to assemble. in regular session. on. Tuesday evenins, January 3, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, -/ Clerk